WR-301 • Writing & Reasoning

Analytical Writing for Competitive Examinations

Build arguments, select evidence, handle counterarguments and improve through structured timed practice.

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AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE

You will be able to

✓ Turn a prompt into a precise question
✓ Build a defensible thesis
✓ Organise evidence around claims
✓ Address counterarguments fairly
✓ Evaluate timed writing systematically

FULL CURRICULUM

Lessons and practical work

Module 1 — Reading the Prompt

Analyse five prompts without writing full essays.

LESSON 1.1 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Command words and scope

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LESSON 1.2 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Hidden assumptions

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LESSON 1.3 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Defining a workable position

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Practical exercise

Analyse five prompts without writing full essays.

Module 2 — Argument Construction

Create three complete argument maps.

LESSON 2.1 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Claim, reason and evidence

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LESSON 2.2 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Paragraph logic

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LESSON 2.3 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Building an outline under time pressure

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Practical exercise

Create three complete argument maps.

Module 3 — Evidence and Counterarguments

Strengthen a weak argument using evidence and qualification.

LESSON 3.1 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Selecting relevant evidence

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LESSON 3.2 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Avoiding name-dropping

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LESSON 3.3 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Counterargument and rebuttal

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Practical exercise

Strengthen a weak argument using evidence and qualification.

Module 4 — Timed Production and Review

Complete two timed responses and compare scores.

LESSON 4.1 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Planning versus writing time

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LESSON 4.2 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Clear introductions and conclusions

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LESSON 4.3 · ENGLISH LECTURE

Using a self-evaluation rubric

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Practical exercise

Complete two timed responses and compare scores.

COURSE RESOURCES

Materials for completing the work

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ASSIGNMENTS

Submit assessed work

Argument Map Portfolio

Create argument maps for three contrasting prompts.

Deliverable: Three completed maps with thesis and counterargument.

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Evidence Selection Exercise

Select, explain and qualify evidence for six claims.

Deliverable: Completed evidence matrix.

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Timed Analytical Essay

Plan, write and evaluate a complete response under examination conditions.

Deliverable: Essay, outline and self-evaluation rubric.

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FINAL PROJECT

A timed analytical essay portfolio showing planning, argument, evidence, revision and self-evaluation.

ASSESSMENT

Argument maps 20% · Evidence exercise 20% · Timed essay 45% · Self-evaluation 15%